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GENERAL MOTORS’ LINEUP OF LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLES IS DESIGNED FROM INCEPTION TO PERFORM TOUGH IN THE LINE OF DUTY

General Motors’ approach of listening to its customers also applies to the company’s extensive lineup of law enforcement vehicles. Comprehensive research and one-on-one meetings with law enforcement agencies have resulted in vehicles that deliver power, loads of standard features and unmatched durability.

GM’s law enforcement lineup also delivers plenty of flexibility – a sedan for patrol or undercover use, an SUV for on- or off-road patrol, and full-size prisoner transport vans that can carry up to 14 passengers or can be used as tactical units. Add the fact that all of these vehicles are specifically designed from inception as law enforcement vehicles, and the result is a great deal of additional convenience and lower-cost upfitting.

Chevrolet Impala Police

Available in either police package (9C1) or undercover police package (9C3) Chevrolet Impala Police delivers power, room and style. For 2009 the additional safety of side curtain air bags is included in Impala’s standard equipment. These air bags provide enhanced protection in the event of a side impact and stay inflated longer to provide greater protection in the event of a vehicle rollover.

Impala Police is powered by a 3.9L V-6 engine that uses variable valve timing and produces 233 horsepower (174 kW)* and 240 lb.-ft. (325 Nm) of torque.* The 3.9L produces 224 horsepower (167 kW)* and 235 lb.-ft. (319 Nm) of torque in states with lower emissions requirements. The 3.9L-equipped Impala also delivers E85 FlexFuel capability, enabling it to be fueled with a renewable energy source derived from domestically grown crops. The engine is mated to the Hydra-Matic 4T65 electronically controlled four-speed automatic transmission.

The Impala's police package is equipped with P225/60R16 V-rated tires mounted on heavy-duty 16-inch steel wheels. To further ensure continued operation at high speeds, Impala features a standard external air-to-oil engine cooler, a transmission oil cooler and power steering oil cooler. Optimal vehicle handling is assured by Impala's four-wheel independent suspension. It features reinforced front struts, a reinforced aluminum engine cradle and heavy-duty front and rear stabilizer bars. The Impala Police car is equipped with anti-lock disc brakes with police calibration and heavy-duty front brake pads.

Impala Police also delivers a great deal of convenience, including a single-key locking system that requires only one key to operate the doors, the decklid and the ignition; battery run-down protection; plug and play electrical wiring harnesses; and lockout protection, which prevents the power door locks from locking the driver's door when the keys are in the ignition.

The Impala police package features six-way power, cloth front bucket seats, while the undercover package features a 40/20/40-split bench front seat with six-way power adjustments for the driver. All seats – including the rear bench seat – are made of heavy-duty materials that stand up to continual use.

Other interior comfort and convenience features include air conditioning; tinted solar windshield and backlight; solar-ray side glass; power door locks with lockout protection; adjustable tilt steering wheel; inside trunk release; and power windows with rear window lockout protection.

Chevrolet Tahoe Police Vehicle

Engineered for high-speed and severe-duty law enforcement use, the Chevrolet Tahoe Police Vehicle provides law enforcement agencies with utility, cargo room and visibility.

Every police vehicle must be capable of frequently running at high speeds, and Tahoe Police Vehicle is up to the challenge. It’s outfitted with H-rated, P265/60R17 blackwall Goodyear RSA tires (compared to S-rated on production models). These are mounted on 17-inch steel wheels. Tahoe Police Vehicle also receives heavy-duty cooling – thanks to higher capacity radiator and engine oil cooler – and heavy-duty brakes with ABS, providing added safety for braking under specific conditions.

For an additional level of safety, security and peace of mind, all Tahoe Police Vehicles feature a tire pressure monitor, alerting the driver if any of the tires begins to lose air pressure. A tire pressure monitor is also included in the spare tire and must be activated prior to being placed on the vehicle.

Delivering underbody protection is the Skid Plate Package; it includes a front underbody shield that starts behind the front bumper and runs to the first cross-member. The Skid Plate Package protects such vital vehicle components as the oil pan and other key drivetrain components.

Additional standard equipment on Tahoe Police Vehicle includes a 26-gallon fuel tank, 160-amp alternator, a heavy-duty 730 CCA battery with run-down protection and extended-life spark plugs. Dual 730 CCA batteries are also available.

Chevrolet Tahoe Special Services Vehicle

The Chevrolet Tahoe Special Services Vehicle is available in four-wheel drive and is an ideal selection for K9 unit use, SWAT and various other applications where four-wheel drive and versatility are a high priority.

Tahoe Police and Tahoe Special Services vehicles are powered by a 5.3L V-8 engine delivering 320 horsepower (238 kW)* and 340 lb.-ft. of torque (470 Nm)*. It also delivers enhanced fuel economy, thanks to GM’s Active Fuel Management™ technology that shuts off half the engine’s cylinders when full power is not needed.

Fuel economy is further enhanced for 2009 with the inclusion of a six-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission on Tahoe Special Services Vehicle. (Tahoe Police Vehicle features GM’s Hydra-Matic 4L60, four-speed automatic transmission.)

The Hydra-Matic 6L80 is specifically designed for the performance requirements of SUVs. It features clutch-to-clutch operation, manual range selection an integrated 32-bit electro-hydraulic controller and a wide, 6.04:1 overall ratio – including two overdrive gears. As a result, the Hydra-Matic 6L80 six-speed automatic helps deliver an excellent balance of performance and fuel economy.

Additionally, Tahoe can help reduce dependency on petroleum, because it can operate on fuel that contains E85 ethanol.

Tahoe Police Vehicle and Tahoe Special Services Vehicle are designed to be among the industry's safest and most secure vehicles, with a 360-degree perimeter safety system of occupant protection and crash-avoidance technologies. Features include a standard dual-stage driver front air bag; available roof-mounted head curtain side air bags with rollover protection for all seating rows; and front-seat safety belt pretensioners that are linked to the vehicle's sensing system to provide segment-exclusive deployment in rear-end crashes.

Chevrolet Express Prisoner Transport Van

Whether for tactical uses or to transport materials or people, the Chevy Express Prisoner Transport Van delivers performance, efficiency, the flexibility of two wheelbases and a lot of standard equipment for the money.

Express Prisoner Transport Van is powered by a 6.0L V-8 engine. Known for its greater durability and quiet operation, the 6.0L V-8 delivers 300 horsepower (224 kW) at 4,400 rpm and 360 lb.-ft. of torque (488 Nm) at 4,000 rpm, making this the most powerful engine in its class. It’s mated to a heavy-duty four-speed, electronically controlled automatic transmission with overdrive and tow/haul mode.

A fully boxed frame increases torsional stiffness on Express Prisoner Transport Van and contributes to improved ride and handling and better isolation from the road. Large, 35-mm stabilizer bars add stability, while standard 16-inch wheels provide for a more comfortable ride and power rack-and-pinion steering on all light-duty models provides more precise control.

Chevrolet Express Prisoner Transport Van also delivers a high level of standard safety content, including head curtain side air bags, tire pressure monitoring system, flat and convex exterior mirrors for a wider field of vision and Enhanced Technology Glass on the rearmost seats of 12- and 15-passenger models helps improve occupant retention.

Easy upfit

Because Impala Police and Police Tahoe vehicles were designed from their inception as law enforcement vehicles – firsts in their respective segments – they are available to law enforcement agencies with features that set them apart from their retail counterparts. Some of those changes are readily apparent. Police Tahoe is lower to the ground than its retail counterpart, delivering improved handling, especially at high speeds. The front and rear suspensions feature stiffer springs and shocks and there’s also a stiffer jounce bumper that is more ideally suited for police loads. Police Tahoe also features a fully integrated electrical system, making it easier for upfitters to install such police-specific equipment as light bars and police radios.

Additionally, similarities between Tahoe’s and Impala’s electrical systems enable both vehicles to function and upfit the same and to share some wiring harnesses. The result is easier upfits and lower costs to law enforcement agencies.

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Contact:
Jan Thomas
Chevrolet Communications
313-665-2445
313-618-7391
E-mail: jan.1.thomas@gm.com

SPECIFICATIONS:
CHEVROLET IMPALA POLICE

Overview

Model:

Chevrolet Impala Police Package

Body style / driveline:

front-engine, front-drive

Construction:

two-sided galvanized steel (except roof)

EPA vehicle class:

large

Manufacturing location:

Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

Engine

Type:

3.9L V-6 (LGD)

Displacement (cu in / cc):

238 / 3880

Bore & stroke (in / mm):

3.90 x 3.31 / 99 x 84

Block material:

cast iron

Cylinder head material:

cast aluminum

Valvetrain:

60-degree OHV, two valves per cylinder, continuously variable inlet and exhaust valve timing

Ignition system:

58X; direct Iridium electrode tip / iridium core spark plugs, low resistance spark plug wires

Fuel:

sequential fuel injection

Compression ratio:

9.8:1

Horsepower (hp/ kW @ rpm):

233 / 174 @ 5600

Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm):

240 / 325 @ 4000

Fuel:

regular unleaded; E85 capable

Maximum engine speed (rpm):

6400

Emissions controls:

close-coupled catalytic converter, Quick Sync 58X ignition, returnless fuel rail, fast-response O² sensor

Estimated fuel economy
(mpg city / hwy):

TBD

Transmission

Type:

Hydra- Ma tic 4T65, 4-speed automatic, front-wheel drive

Gear ratios

 

First:

2.92

Second:

1.56

Third:

1.00

Fourth:

0.70

Reverse:

2.38

Final drive ratio:

3.29:1

Chassis/Suspension

Front:

independent MacPherson strut coil-over-spring, twin-tube dampers with four-stage valving; variable rate coil springs; solid 30-mm stabilizer bar

Rear:

independent tri-link coil over strut, twin-tube dampers, 16-mm solid stabilizer bar

Steering type:

power rack-and-pinion

Steering ratio:

13.3:1

Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft / m):

38 / 11.5

Alternator

Type:

SC2-150

Amps:

150

Battery

Type:

maintenance free

BCI group size:

34

Volts:

12

Amp hour rating:

70

Cold-cranking amps (@ 0 F):

750

Reserve capacity (@ 80 F):

125

Brakes

Type:

four-wheel disc with power assist, vented front, solid rear

Rotor diameter x thickness
(in / mm):

front: 11.9 x 1.2 / 303 x 30
rear: 10.9 x 0.4 / 278 x 11

Wheels/Tires

Wheel size and type:

16 x 6.5-inch heavy-duty steel wheels with chrome bolt-on center cap

Tires:

P225/605R16 SBR V-rated blackwall

Dimensions
Exterior

Wheelbase (in / mm):

110.5 / 2807

Overall length (in / mm):

200.4 / 5091

Overall width (in / mm):

72.9 / 1851

Overall height (in / mm):

58.7 / 1487

Track (in / mm):

front: 62.4 / 1585; rear : 61.5 / 1562

Curb weight (lb / kg):

3588 / 1627

Interior

 

front

rear

Seating capacity:

2/3

3

Headroom (in / mm):

39.4 / 1001

37.8 / 961

Legroom (in / mm):

42.3 / 1076

37.6 / 954

Shoulder room (in / mm):

58.7 / 1490

58.6 / 1488

Hip room (in / mm):

56.4 / 1432

57.2 / 1452

Capacities

EPA passenger volume (cu ft / L):

104.5 / 2959

EPA interior volume (cu ft / L):

123.1 / 3486

Cargo volume (cu ft / L):

18.6 / 526.7

Fuel tank (gal / L):

17.5 / 66.2

Engine oil (qt / L):

4.5 / 4.3

Cooling system (qt / L):

12.2 / 11.5

SPECIFICATIONS:
CHEVROLET TAHOE POLICE VEHICLE AND TAHOE SPECIAL SERVICES VEHICLE

Overview

Models:

Chevrolet Tahoe Police Vehicle, Tahoe Special Services Vehicle

Body style / driveline:

four-door sport utility vehicle, front-engine, two-wheel drive (Tahoe Police Vehicle), four-wheel drive (Tahoe Special Services Vehicle), half-ton model

Construction:

body on frame

EPA vehicle class:

full-size sport utility vehicle

Manufacturing locations:

Arlington, Texas

Engine

 

5.3L V-8 (LMG)

Type:

5.3L V-8

Displacement (cu in / cc):

325 / 5328

Bore & stroke (in / mm):

3.78 x 3.62 / 96 x 92

Block material:

cast iron

Cylinder head material:

cast aluminum

Valvetrain:

overhead valve, two valves per cylinder, hydraulic roller lifters

Ignition system:

coil-near-plug ignition, iridium electrode tip/ iridium core spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug wires

Fuel delivery:

Active Fuel Management™ technology; sequential fuel injection

Compression ratio:

9.9:1

Horsepower (hp/ kW @ rpm):

320 / 238 @ 5200*

Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm):

340 / 470 @ 4000*

Fuel:

87 octane, E85-capable

Maximum engine speed (rpm):

6000

Emissions controls:

close-coupled catalytic converter, 58X ignition, returnless fuel rail, fast-response O² sensor

EPA fuel economy (city / hwy):

16 / 22 (2WD)

Transmission

 

Tahoe Police Vehicle

Tahoe Special Services Vehicle

Type:

Hydra-Matic 4L60, 4-speed automatic

Hydra-Matic 6L80, 6-speed automatic

Gear ratios (:1):

 

 

First:

3.06

4.03

Second:

1.63

2.37

Third:

1.00

1.52

Fourth:

0.70

1.15

Fifth:

 

0.85

Sixth:

 

0.67

Reverse:

2.29

3.06

Final drive ratio:

3.73:1

3.42

 Chassis/Suspension

Front:

Independent, coil over shock

Rear:

five-link with coil springs

Steering type:

power-assisted rack-and-pinion

Steering ratio:

17.75:1

Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock:

3

Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft / m):

39 / 11.9

Brakes

Type:

four-wheel disc, four-wheel ABS

Rotor diameter x thickness (in / mm):

front: 13 x 1.18 / 330.2 x 30
rear: 13.5 x .787 / 345 x 20

Wheels/Tires

Wheel size and type:

17 x 7.5-inch steel

Tires:

P265/60R17 blackwall Goodyear RSA

Dimensions
Exterior

Wheelbase (in / mm):

116 / 2946

Overall length (in / mm):

202.0 / 5129.9

Overall width (in / mm):

79.0 / 2007.0

Overall height (in / mm):

76.9 / 1954.4

Track (in / mm):

front: 68.2 / 1731.8
rear: 67.0 / 1701.8

Minimum ground clearance (in / mm):

9 / 228.8

Step-in height (in / mm):

21.8 / 553.1

Ground to top of load floor (in / mm):

31.7 / 804.6

Approach angle (deg):

17

Departure angle (deg):

21.9

Curb weight (lb / kg):

5233 / 2373.7 5537 / 2511.6

Weight distribution (% front / rear)

52 / 48

Interior

 

First Row

Second Row

Seating capacity (9 total):

2

2 / 3

Head room (in / mm):

40.3 / 1023

38.5 / 978.0

Leg room (in / mm):

41.3 / 1048.9

39.0 / 990.8

Shoulder room (in / mm):

65.3 / 1657.9

65.3 / 1657.4

Hip room (in / mm):

64.4 / 1636.7

60.6 / 1538.9

Cargo volume (cu ft / L):

 

 

Behind 1st row, 2nd row folded

108.9 / 3084

 

Behind 2nd row

 

60.3 / 1707.7

Capacities

EPA interior volume (cu ft / L):

108.9 / 3084

GVWR: (lb / kg):

7100 / 3220
7300 / 3311

Payload, base (lb / kg):

1867 / 847

Fuel tank (gal / L):

26 / 98

Engine oil (qt / L):

6 / 5.7

Cooling system (qt / L):

16.8 / 15.9

SPECIFICATIONS:
CHEVROLET EXPRESS PRISONER TRANSPORT VAN

Overview

Models:

Chevy Express Prisoner Transport Van full-frame G-Series 12-, 15-passenger van

Body style / driveline:

front-engine, rear-wheel drive

Construction:

full frame

EPA vehicle class:

full-size van

Manufacturing location:

Wentzville, Mo.

Engine

 

6.0L V-8 (LY6)

Type:

6.0L V-8

Displacement (cu in / cc):

366 / 5967

Bore & stroke (in / mm):

4 x 3.62 / 101.6 x 92

Block material:

cast iron

Cylinder head material:

cast aluminum

Valvetrain:

OHV, two valves per cylinder

Ignition system:

coil near plug, platinum-tip spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug wires

Fuel delivery:

sequential fuel injection

Compression ratio:

9.4:1

Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm):

300 / 224 @ 4400

Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm):

360 / 488 @ 4000

Recommended unleaded fuel:

87 octane

Maximum engine speed (rpm):

5600

Emissions controls:

three-way catalytic converter, exhaust gas recirculation, positive crankcase ventilation, evaporative collection system

Estimated fuel economy
(mpg city / hwy):

 

Cargo:

TBD

Passenger:

TBD

Transmission

 

Hydra-Matic 4L80

Type:

four-speed heavy-duty electronic automatic with overdrive and torque converter

Gear ratios (:1):

 

First:

2.48

Second:

1.48

Third:

1:00

Fourth:

0.75

Reverse:

2.08

Final drive ratio:

4.10:1

Chassis/Suspension

Front:

independent short/long arm ( SLA) coil springs, 35-mm stabilizer bar

Rear:

two-stage, semi-elliptic multi-leaf springs and semifloating rear axle

Steering type (all models):

integral power

Steering ratio:

17.2:1

Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock:

3

Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft / m):

 

135-in WB:

49.2 / 15

155-in WB:

54.5 / 16.6

Brakes

 

9,600 lb GVW

12,000-12,300 lb GVW

Rotor diameter x thick (in / mm):

 

 

Front:

12.8 x 1.5 / 325 x 38

12.8 x 1.5 / 325 x 38

Rear:

13 x 1.14 / 330 x 29

12.8 x 1.18 / 325 x 30

Total swept area (sq in / sq cm):

 

 

Front:

245 / 1584

245 / 1584

Rear:

237 / 1526

235 / 1517

 Wheels/Tires

 

G3500 (135-, 115-in WB)

Wheel size & type:

16-inch steel

Tires:

LT245/75R16E all-season

Dimensions
Exterior

 

G3500 Regular

G3500 Extended

Wheelbase (in / mm):

135 / 3429

155 / 3937

Overall length (in / mm):

224 / 5691

244 / 6199

Overall width (in / mm):

79.4 / 2018

79.4 / 2018

Overall height (in / mm):

81.6 / 2072

82 / 2084

Track (in / mm):

 

 

Front:

67.8 / 1721

67.8 / 1721

Rear:

67.8 / 1721

67.8 / 1721

Min. ground clearance (in / mm):

 

 

Front:

8.2 / 207

8.1 / 207

Rear:

7.1 / 180

7.7 / 195

Ground to top of rear load floor (in / mm):

 

 

Passenger:

27.8 / 707

27.8 / 707

Cargo:

27.8 / 707

27.8 / 707

Step-in height (in / mm):

 

 

Passenger, front door:

19.6 / 498

19.6 / 498

Passenger, side door:

19.5 / 495

19.6 / 498

Cargo, front door:

20.5 / 521

20.6 / 523

Cargo, side door:

19.5 / 495

19.6 / 498

Curb weight (lb / kg):

 

 

Cargo:

5427 / 2462

5625 / 2552

Passenger:

6015 / 2728

6333 / 2873

Interior

Seating capacity (std / opt):

 

 

Passenger van:

12 / 8

12 / 15

Cargo van:

2 / 1

2 / 1

Headroom (in / mm):

 

 

Front:

40.2 / 1022

40.2 / 1022

Middle (first row):

38.5 / 979

38.5 / 979

Middle (second row):

38.1 / 968

38.1 / 968

Rear (12-pass):

37.7 / 957

37.7 / 957

Rear (15-pass):

—

37.7 / 957

Legroom (in / mm):

 

 

Front:

41.3 / 1048

41/3 / 1048

Middle (first row):

34.8 / 883

34.8 / 883

Middle (second row):

37.6 / 954

37.6 / 954

Rear (12-pass):

39.8 / 1010

39.8 / 1010

Rear (15-pass):

—

36.4 / 925

Shoulder room (in / mm):

 

 

Front:

68.8 / 1748

68.8 / 1748

Middle (first row):

68.9 / 1750

68.9 / 1750

Middle (second row):

63.5 / 1612

63.5 / 1612

Rear (12-pass):

68.3 / 1734

68.3 / 1734

Rear (15-pass):

—

62.7 / 1593

Hip room (in / mm):

 

 

Front:

65.5 / 1664

65.5 / 1664

Middle (first row):

66 / 1675

66 / 1675

Middle (second row):

64.4 / 1635

64.4 / 1635

Rear (12-pass):

59.6 / 1515

59.6 / 1515

Rear (15-pass):

—

63.2 / 1605

Cargo volume (cu ft / liters):

 

 

Behind front seat:

204 / 5776

237.3 / 6719

Width between wheelhousings (in / mm):

 

 

Cargo:

50.5 / 1282

50.5 / 1282

Passenger:

50.5 / 1282

50.5 / 1282

Load floor length (in / mm):

 

 

Behind 1st row seat, Cargo:

127.8 / 3246

127.8 / 3246

Behind 1st row seat, Passenger:

126.3 / 3208

146.3 / 3716

Behind 2nd row, Passenger:

89.4 / 2272

109.4 / 2778

Behind 3rd row, Passenger:

57.4 / 1457

77.5 / 1969

Behind 4th row, Passenger:

—

45.6 / 1159

Behind 5th row, Passenger:

—

12 / 306

Interior height (in / mm):

 

 

Cargo:

51.9 / 1318

51.9 / 1318

Passenger:

51.9 / 1318

51.9 / 1318

Capacities

GVWR (lb / kg):

 

 

Passenger van (standard):

9600 / 4354

9600 / 4354

Cargo van (standard):

9600 / 4354

9600 / 4354

Payload, base (lb / kg):

 

 

Cargo van:

4173 / 1893

3975 / 1803

Passenger van:

3585 / 1626

3267 / 1482

Trailer towing maximum (lb / kg):

 

 

Passenger:

10000 / 4538

10000 / 4538

Cargo:

10000 / 4538

10000 / 4538

Fuel tank (gal / L):

31 / 117

31 / 117

Engine oil (qt / L):

6 / 5.6

6 / 5.6

Cooling system (qt / L):

14.4 / 13.4

14.4 / 13.4

*Horsepower and torque SAE certified.
Note: Information shown is current at time of publication.

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